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FIRST CLASS

BY BELLA QVIST

TRAVEL TRENDS

LGBT TRAVEL TRENDS ARE CHANGING

A World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) report produced in conjunction with the leading International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) has found that there has been a general upturn for the LGBT travel market, and that it is now more difficult to define our preferences. Written by Peter Jordan (genctraveller.com), the report finds that many of us choose to venture beyond traditionally popular gay destinations, and younger generations increasingly defy labels, for example. Social progress remains important across the spectrum however, and a Deloitte survey of approximately 8,000 millennials found that 87% valued companies with a socially responsible attitude. Whilst destinations such as New York, Vienna and Argentina have done a great job of celebrating diversity and successfully targeting the LGBT community, some 70 countries worldwide still pose legal difficulties for us. It’s a stark reminder that it remains important for travel businesses and destinations to continue to push for LGBT rights – and that we as travellers must support those who do.

About DIVA Magazine

Comedian, actor, author and all-round superstar Margaret Cho has been thrilling audiences around the world for more than 20 years, and we’re delighted to have her on our cover this month. In a revealing interview with Jane Czyzselska, she talks about “yellow face”, the threat of nuclear war, and her new provocative new show Fresh Off The Bloat.
Also in this issue…
Munroe Bergdorf joins the DIVA team!
The King and I: Carrie Lyell meets tennis legend Billie Jean King
The Hearts will go: Donna Deitch on the legacy of her iconic film Desert Hearts
Toya Delazy: Roxy Bourdillon chats to the real life Powerpuff Girl
Mo Kenney on her new record The Details
Same-sex parenting 101: A handy guide to navigating life as a queer mama
Write here, write now: Books editor Kaite Welsh looks ahead to National Novel Writing Month
Queer classics revisited
PLUS: Homotopia, travel and so much more!